Louisiana Rent Control Laws: 2025 Update for Renters

Wondering about your protections from rising rent in Louisiana? With rental prices changing in many parts of the country, it's important for renters here to know if there are any rent control laws or limits on rent increases. This update will walk you through the rules for 2025, explain who enforces tenant rights, and offer resources if you need help.

Is There Rent Control in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not have statewide rent control, rent stabilization, or limits on how much a landlord can increase rent. This means landlords can generally set and raise rent as they choose, unless bound by a local ordinance or by the terms of a written lease.

• There are no rent control laws in effect for any parish, city, or town in Louisiana as of 2025.
• No local government in Louisiana currently has rent stabilization programs for private residential properties.

Instead, the relationship between landlords and tenants is primarily governed by the Louisiana Civil Code – Title IX: Lease, which covers rights and responsibilities for renting in the state.^[1]

How Does This Affect Rent Increases?

Landlords in Louisiana can increase rent at the end of your lease term, as long as they provide proper notice. The law does not limit the amount or frequency of a rent increase, unless your lease states otherwise.

• For month-to-month tenants: Landlords must provide a written notice at least ten days before the next rent due date to raise rent (Louisiana Civil Code Article 2728).^[2]
• For fixed-term leases: The rent usually cannot be changed until the lease ends, unless your lease says otherwise.

What Should You Do If You Receive a Rent Increase Notice?

If you receive a rent increase notice:

• Check your lease. Review terms about renewals and rent increases.
• If you're on a month-to-month lease, confirm the landlord gave at least 10 days' written notice.
• If the notice violates your agreement or shortens your notice period, you may have grounds to contest it.

Important Official Forms for Louisiana Renters

While there are no specific "rent control" forms in Louisiana, renters may encounter general landlord-tenant notices. Here are two relevant examples:

• Notice of Lease Termination (No Official Form Number)
  Used when ending a month-to-month lease or notifying of non-renewal.
  Example: If you wish to move because your rent is being raised, provide a written notice to your landlord at least 10 days before the end of your rental month. You can write this notice yourself or use a sample from your parish courthouse’s self-help center.
  See sample Louisiana lease termination forms
• Complaint for Return of Deposit (No Official Form Number)
  Used to ask your landlord to return your security deposit, especially if you believe a rent increase was used as a method to force you out.
  Example: If you moved out due to an unaffordable rent increase and did not have repairs or missed rent, you can submit a demand letter (written request) for your deposit.
  Download security deposit demand sample form from Louisiana State Bar

Note: Most Louisiana courts do not have statewide, standardized landlord-tenant forms. Always check with your parish clerk of court for local requirements.

Who Handles Residential Tenancy Disputes in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not have a dedicated tenant tribunal or landlord-tenant board. Rental and eviction disputes are usually handled by your local Parish Civil Court or City Court. Each parish may have its own process, so you should check with the clerk of court in your area for details on filing complaints, submitting documents, or attending hearings.^[3]

Which Law Protects Louisiana Renters?

The governing statute is the Louisiana Civil Code – Articles 2668 to 2729 (Leases). This law covers security deposits, rent increases, evictions, and lease termination. It does not provide rent control, but it does establish basic renter rights.

1. Can a landlord raise my rent mid-lease in Louisiana?
   No, unless your written lease says otherwise. Rent amounts set in a fixed-term lease agreement cannot be changed by the landlord until the agreement ends or is renewed.
2. Do any Louisiana cities have their own rent control rules?
   No city or parish in Louisiana enacts rent control or rent stabilization for private residential properties.
3. What notice does a landlord have to give for a rent increase?
   Landlords must give at least 10 days' written notice prior to increasing rent for month-to-month tenants.
4. Who do I contact about unfair rent increases or housing issues?
   Contact your local Parish Civil Court or City Court, or a local legal aid office. You may also reach out to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section for advice.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Louisiana Legal Services and Access to Justice: Find free or low-cost legal help in your parish
• Louisiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection: File complaints and learn about your rights as a tenant
• Louisiana Supreme Court and Parish Civil Courts: Find your local court for housing and rental disputes
• Louisiana Civil Code – Lease Law
• HUD Louisiana Renter Resources

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1. Louisiana Civil Code – Title IX: Lease
2. Article 2728, Louisiana Civil Code
3. Louisiana Supreme Court – Find Your Parish Court

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